Overview

Discover a new city with the curious Robin in this beautifully illustrated series add-on

Join Robin on her adventure around Philadelphia as she explores the birthplace of the United States and learns why it is the "City of Brotherly Love". On her tour of the City, Robin visits the University of Pennsylvania, the zoo, Boathouse Row, the Art Museum, Rodin Museum, the Parkway, the Library, the Franklin Institute, City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, the Kimmel Center, Washington Square, the Constitution Center and Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross' house, Old City, the Mummer's Museum, and a sports game. Come along and explore Philadelphia with Robin and see why it is America's favorite hometown!

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Author Biography

Robin N. Barone is the author of the new children's book series Where Is Robin? She is an avid traveler who has developed a deep appreciation for all the different cultures around the world. She has visited close to 50 countries and 5 continents. Robin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but she is of Italian and Armenian descent. Through travel she has learned to celebrate her cultural backgrounds and discover her roots. Before publishing her book, Robin had a successful real estate career and a decorated education. She studied Mathematics and Urban Studies in the University of Pennsylvania; earned a master's degree in real estate from NYU; and earned an MBA from INSEAD in France. Robin recognized an opportunity to teach children about the world through adventure travel. She believes that learning about the world and developing awareness about global diversity at an early age is important. Where Is Robin? USA is her first book of series which features a curious and restless little bird named Robin that is always seeking new adventures. Born to a Chinese Father and English Mother; Daniel was raised alongside his two brothers in an inner city of Nottingham, England. From an early age, drawing held a particular pleasure for Daniel who took influence from cartoons and anime, vociferous to doodle on any surface whenever possible. Beyond his teens, Daniel elected to pursue a career in the Sciences, first enrolling on a Master of Engineering degree at the University of Manchester before transferring to the Newcastle School of Architecture where he would complete his Degree. Daniel has taken on commissions for children's books, story-boarding, editorial and advertising as well as working on projects for prestigious clients such as the BBC, Nickelodeon, Playstation and the English FA.